Life's Force
MOTION A current, ever moving, Swift and powerful, A centripetal force. Stopping for no one Casting for a moment A shadow, An imprint, A life lived. copyright 2009 Mary Jane Armstrong. All Rights Reserved. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
BOYS
written by my 8 year old daughter Lindsay The word boys means annoys. Boys annoy so much! Boys destroy your stuff! It would give me such joy if boys would disappear~ I feel no joy when I hear the word boys! The noise boys make annoys me to death! I mean boys play with Tinkertoys!! Boys, Boys, Boys,... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
A Reflection by Kermit
"Yeah, well, I've got a dream too. But it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. That's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And, well, I've found a whole bunch of friends who have the same dream. And it kind of makes us like a family" (Jim Henson's... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Grandmother
Silver hair upon her head Wrinkles that line her brow A twinkle in her eye A smile as she stares into space I wonder what she’s thinking Is she remembering her youth? Frolicking about with her sisters, Hours upon hours, field upon field. Maybe it’s her first love That overwhelms this moment Or,... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Prince Charmings Do Exist
There once was a little girl, who survived in a dream world, Where her prince charming was living and growing up, too. She imagined him courageous, as he fought off mean dragons, Someone who was handsome and strong, compassionate and true, Sharing her dreams with her family and friends, Made them... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Memories
Memories Pictures our hearts remember Happy, sad Good, bad Shaping our life in some way Memories Forever leaving foot prints Family, friends God, love Staining hope for a lifetime Memories Legacies left of others Courage, faith Peace, joy God’s plan and purposes lived out copyright 2009 Mary... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
It Was You
The little girl within me calls out Do you see me or have you forgot You said you loved me, but you left I’m not sure why, I feel such pain Sharp and dull, so deep within, cries It must be me. Hope springs forth and I soon realize I know what I must do I’ll try harder to please you And demonstrate... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
One Woman's Acts of Compassion
We seek out pats on the back from people; You constantly pat the back of others. We seek out praise for a job well done; You constantly give praise, Regardless of how well the job is done. We seek out people to pray for us; You constantly pray for others. We wait to be asked to help; You constantly... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ode to Ryan - Born April 8, 1986, Died December 26, 2008
Seems like only yesterday When you laughed and joked and played Chasing the girls… Around and around the table leg Seems like only yesterday When you swung that silly sword from side to side Charging the girls… Making Lindsay huddle, run, and hide Seems like only yesterday When you charged through... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Untrained Partner
untrained partner longing to dance a beautiful waltz clumsy, awkward, out of sync frustrated, embarrassed, determined emotions racing through your mind and body with every step your experienced partner takes or attempts to lead you in your emotions are heightened aware of who is watching and longing... Sign in to see full entry.